Leading-tone resolution
in G major
Piano chord · also written G♭dim
F♯ Diminished Piano Chord (F♯dim)
The F♯ Diminished chord on piano is made of the notes F♯, A and C. Tense and unstable. Often used as a passing chord.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in F♯ Diminished?
3 notes, built 1 – ♭3 – ♭5 up from F♯.
- Notes
- F♯ – A – C
- Formula
- 1 – ♭3 – ♭5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 3 – 6
- Symbol
- F♯dim
- Same keys as
- G♭dim (G♭ – A – C)
- Chord type
- Diminished, 3 notes
How to play F♯ Diminished on piano
- Right hand: F♯ (1), A (3), C (5). Fingers 1 – 3 – 5, thumb on F♯.
- Left hand: F♯ (5), A (3), C (1). Fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on F♯.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
F♯ Diminished inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: F♯dim/A, F♯dim/C.
Can you find F♯ Diminished?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of F♯ Diminished (F♯dim)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
What key is F♯ Diminished in?
The keys whose scale contains every note of F♯dim, with the chord’s Roman numeral in each.
Major keys
- G majorvii°
Minor keys
- E minorii°
F♯ Diminished chord FAQ
What notes are in the F♯ Diminished chord?
F♯ Diminished (F♯dim) has 3 notes: F♯, A and C. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – ♭5, counted up from F♯.
How do you play F♯ Diminished on the piano?
Put your right thumb on F♯ and play F♯, A and C with fingers 1 – 3 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on F♯.
Is F♯ Diminished the same as G♭ Diminished?
On the piano, yes: G♭dim (G♭, A, C) uses exactly the same keys as F♯dim (F♯, A, C). Which name is used depends on the key of the piece; F♯dim is the more common spelling.
What are the inversions of F♯ Diminished?
1st inversion: A, C, F♯ (F♯dim/A). 2nd inversion: C, F♯, A (F♯dim/C).
What key is F♯ Diminished in?
F♯dim belongs to G major (vii°) and E minor (ii°).